One more present: if you read the free eBook and Special Report by next Friday and send me an email with your feedback (what you liked and disliked, suggestions for improvement, etc), I’ll send you a link to another free Report: “How to Use Twitter for Business.”

Now let’s talk taxes. More specifically, let’s talk about getting behind on your taxes. Hey, it happens. And it happens often. And with the economic downturn, it’s been happening even more often.

Earlier this year, the IRS announced an initiative to help people get a fresh start with their tax liabilities. The initiative centers on changes to IRS collection practices that will lessen the negative impact on taxpayers.

The changes include:

1. Adjustments to IRS Lien Policies

— Significantly increasing the dollar threshold when liens are generally issued, resulting in fewer tax liens.
— Making it easier for taxpayers to obtain lien withdrawals after paying a tax bill
— Withdrawing liens in most cases where a taxpayer enters into a Direct Debit Installment Agreement